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Young works, Padres seek to sweep Arizona

Chris Young completed his second simulated game Thursday afternoon as the Padres prepared to take on Arizona at Petco Park (3:35 p.m.; TV: 4 San Diego) seeking to complete a season sweep of the Diamondbacks in San Diego.

Young threw 55 pitches over three innings.

"I thought as he got into it, he threw the ball better," said Padres manager Bud Black, who felt Young threw better in his second and third innings than the first.
"The main thing is he’s feeling healthy. His arm is still gaining strength. Overall, it’s a step in the right direction."

Black said the Padres will decide the next step for Young over the next couple days.

Chase Headley will get his fifth day off of the season with Miguel Tejada starting at third for the second time as a Padre and Jerry Hairston Jr. at short. David Eckstein will again be leading off.

Nick Hundley will sub for Yorvit Torrealba behind the plate and catch Kevin Correia, who will be seeking a fourth win in his last five starts.

The Padres are 8-0 against Arizona at Petco Park this season and 10-4 overall. The teams finish their 2010 competition next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in Phoenix.